Armchair Expert: the sucker narrative
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan (on the sucker narrative) (podcast)
Wilkinson-Ryan joins an impressive roster of decorated experts as a guest on this episode of Dax and Monica’s podcast. The sucker narrative helps to explain and unpack some of the most prevalent behaviors and inclinations we see in government, between contractors and clients, and in our personal relationships - all of them revolving around the idea that nobody wants to be the sucker. When I’m in a moment of acting or thinking in a way that I don’t particularly like, I’ve found myself asking “Am I just trying to not be the sucker?”. Game changer.